This 36-track set to benefit Jazz Alliance International’s education and advocacy programs features the vocal elite of the jazz world. Each performance is enthralling, and the cumulative effect is a glowing feeling that the state of the art is in good hands. The first disc has a contemporary slant, with “Mary Ann” by Poncho Sanchez (featuring Ray Charles), “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Freddy Cole, “Temptation” by Diana Krall, “Saudade da Bahia” by Luciana Souza, “Fragile” by Cassandra Wilson, “Salt” by Lizz Wright, “In the Winelight” by Kurt Elling, “I’m Always Drunk in San Francisco” by Kitty Margolis, “Centerpiece” by Mary Stallings, “Cold Duck” by Al Jarreau, “Everybody’s Cryin’ Mercy” by Karrin Allyson, “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” by Joni Mitchell, “Don’t Miss You at All” by Norah Jones, and “How Sweet It Is” by Michael Bublé. Disc 2 brings on the standards, like “We’ll Be Together Again” by Dianne Reeves, “Taking a Chance on Love” by Jane Monheit, “Lover Man” by Nnenna Freelon, “But Not for Me” by Vanessa Rubin & Etta James, “Speak Low” by Dee Dee Bridgewater, “Sweet Lorraine” by Ernie Andrews, “Skylark” by Abbey Lincoln, “You Don’t Know Me” by Patricia Barber, “I Love Paris” by Peter Cincotti, “Only the Lonely” by Tierney Sutton, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” by Kevin Mahogany, “It Might as Well Be Spring” by Carmen Lundy, “The More I See You” by Carla Cook, “Never Let Me Go” by Andy Bey, “It’s All Right With Me” by René Marie, and “You Don’t Know What Love Is” by Jimmy Scott.